Songwriting & Composition Courses and Certifications

Writing in Tonal Forms II

Second-semester tonal composition: write a sonata-form movement for string quartet, then experiment with the expanded tonal languages of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

University College Cork

Loop: Repetition and Variation in Music

4 ratings

Make more from less: compose music from minimal material, analyze form by ear, and build sample-based, ambient, and minimalist works with cleaner mixes.

• Kadenze
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Using film music in the classroom

1 rating at OpenLearn

There are many approaches to using film music in the classroom including: a focus on pupil experience; a focus on the structure of composition; a focus on the relationship between music and image. ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Laying the Foundation: Music Precomposition

Plan a piece before writing a note: define your musical purpose and audience, find inspiration, outline structure and key moments, and break through creative blocks.

• Kadenze
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• $25.00

Pow Music

John Mayer Teaches - How to Practice & Play Guitar - Guided Lesson with Fretlive

John Mayer demonstrates how singing, songwriting, rhythm, bass lines, scales, and motifs can shape a more creative guitar practice.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bedroom Producer

Making a Song in Logic Pro X - From Start to Finish - Part 1

Learn how to transform musical inspiration into a finished song using Logic Pro X, with practical steps to overcome creative blocks and establish an efficient home studio workflow.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kevin Stratvert

FL Studio 21 Beginner's Guide to Music Production - 2024

Master the fundamentals of music production in FL Studio 21 through hands-on guidance in creating beats, melodies, and complete tracks. Learn interface navigation, instrument setup, composition techniques, and essential mixing skills.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Valerio Velardo - The Sound of AI

Generative Music AI Course

Master AI-powered music creation through generative techniques, from Markov chains to transformers, targeting both technologists and musicians seeking creative applications.

• YouTube
• 11 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Skillademia

Creative Arts and Design Fundamentals - Beginner Course Collection

Discover multiple creative skills from voice acting to game development, covering art, music, writing, and digital design fundamentals for beginners.

• YouTube
• 1 day 11 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Native Instruments

Scoring for Sci-Fi with KOMPLETE 13 and iZotope's Music Production Suite 4.1 - Native Instruments

A composer builds a sci-fi soundtrack with cinematic virtual instruments, Vocal Synth, and iZotope mixing and mastering tools.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Andy Guitar

Top 10 Country Songs Using Three Chords - Guitar Tutorial

Master popular country songs using just three basic chords while learning to play iconic hits like 'The Gambler', 'Achy Breaky Heart', and 'King of the Road' on guitar through simple, beginner-friendly demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MusicTechHelpGuy

Building Chord Progressions with Logic Pro 11's Chord Track Feature

Master the efficient chord progression workflow in Logic Pro 11 using the drag-and-drop chord track feature, eliminating the need for MIDI controllers or chord packs while creating professional compositions.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MusicTechHelpGuy

Logic Pro 11 Chord Track Tutorial - Music Composition and Arrangement Features

Master Logic Pro 11's Chord Track feature for music composition, arrangement, and theory learning. Create custom progressions, use keyboard and bass players, and explore generative tools for enhanced music production.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MusicTechHelpGuy

Making Music with Loops in Logic Pro - Part 7

Master the fundamentals of working with loops in Logic Pro, from searching and importing to building arrangements, editing regions, and managing project keys for dynamic music production.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MusicTechHelpGuy

Logic Pro 11 - 3 Chord Track Workflow Tricks

Master efficient chord progression techniques in Logic Pro 11 with three powerful workflow tricks, from quick chord typing to region-based composition and session player integration.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video